Films of the week: The Old Oak, Bottoms
Ken Loach draws the curtain on an impressive filmography, and Emma Seligman signs her second, and sadly disappointing, sophomore.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min readKen Loach draws the curtain on an impressive filmography, and Emma Seligman signs her second, and sadly disappointing, sophomore.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min readAnn Napolitano’s fourth novel is an emotional family saga that promises to stay with you long after you finish reading it
By Sophie Scanlon - 1 min readHollywood finally looks at the story of Napoleon, with Ridley Scott helming Joaquin Phoenix, but it’s a little Australian indie that wins the week.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min readFollowing the success of Promising Young Woman, Emerald Fennell aims at the rich and privileged in this pulpy and obscene thriller.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min readThe Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t found its stride since The Avengers, but at least this latest chapter has good ideas behind it.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min readAustralian director Garth Davis is joined by two of the biggest talents of this generation for a flawed film that still pulls a powerful punch.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min readBack in the world of thrillers, David Fincher takes the chance to explore some overlooked themes of the genre.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min readRussell Franklin’s book is a poetic and emotional fictional account of Ernest Hemingway’s trans daughter, Gloria.
By Reuben Fourt-Wells - 1 min readMartin Scorsese’s new film about the Osage murders is less about the investigation than what it says about the truth of America.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min readAn enthralling retelling of the ill-fated Wybalenna settlement, Jock Serong confronts the harsh realities of Australia’s colonial history.
By Lucy Nixon - 1 min readProlific French filmmaker François Ozon’s new film relies on Isabelle Huppert to elevate its charm, but misses a chance for a perfect crowd-pleaser.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min readA fresh and careful perspective on one of the nation’s most notorious cases
By Amy Dale - 1 min readNoora Niasari’s feature debut, aided by one of the best performances of the year, effectively unpacks a difficult subject without emotional manipulation
By Francisco Silva - 1 min read